Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Short-Term Embedded Technical Diploma

30-442-4

Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. Heat is applied to the pieces to be joined, melting and fusing them to form a permanent bond. Because of its strength, welding is used to construct and repair parts of ships, automobiles, spacecraft, and thousands of other manufactured products. Welding is used to join beams and steel reinforcing rods when constructing buildings, bridges, and other structures, and also in utilities such as nuclear power plants.

Graduates of the program will gain experience in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process. They will develop the ability of blueprint reading, sketching, and layout for welding. Major job skills learned will include: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
442-141 Welding Shop Safety 1
442-142 Introduction to Welding 1
442-153 Welding Blueprint Reading 1 1
442-143 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 1
442-144 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2 1
442-145 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3 1
442-146 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 4 1
442-147 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 5 1
442-154 Thermal Cutting 1
442-168 Welding Blueprint Reading 2 1
 Credits10
 Total Credits10